The Astros are the team to beat this season. But they feature enough pitching depth to still find success. The loss of Justin Verlander doesn't help matters. This is a team that led the AL in wins before ultimately wining the World Series this past season. Jose Altuve and Alex Bregman continue to lead the Astros' core. They later re-signed Michael Brantley to help sure up the outfield. Offensively, they made an upgrade at 1st base by signing Jose Abreu. The reigning World Series champions check in at No. Without further ado, here is a look at our MLB Power Rankings. For the most part, we have a good idea of where teams stand. It should be noted that teams can still make impactful trades ahead of the season. So how will things shake out in our preseason 2023 MLB Power Rankings?
Teams such as the Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets and New York Yankees improved their rosters in MLB free agency. Players around the league are currently preparing for the World Baseball Classic and Spring Training. The Super Bowl is over and the MLB season is right around the corner.